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|name =FCC V-Chip | |name =FCC V-Chip | ||
|image = | |image =[[File:Futurama In-A-Gadda-Da-Leela V-Chip.png|225px]] | ||
|type =Satellite | |type =Satellite | ||
|status =Became the [[V-GINY]] | |status =Became the [[V-GINY]] | ||
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== Additional Info == | == Additional Info == | ||
=== Trivia === | |||
*It is named after the real-life {{w|V-chip}} manufactured for televisions in North America, which allows individuals to block programming based on their ratings category. | |||
=== Appearance === | === Appearance === | ||
*{{e|6ACV02}} | *{{e|6ACV02}} | ||
[[Category:Technology]] | [[Category:Technology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:35, 11 January 2012
| FCC V-Chip | |
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| Type | Satellite |
| Creator(s) | FCC |
| First appearance | "In-A-Gadda-Da-Leela" (6ACV02)  |
| Current status | Became the V-GINY |
The V-Chip was a top secret FCC satellite launched in 1998 to censor indecent TV programmes like The Pimpsons and Assarama. It collided with the USAF Flying Destiny shortly after launch, thus creating the V-GINY.
Additional Info
Trivia
- It is named after the real-life V-chip manufactured for televisions in North America, which allows individuals to block programming based on their ratings category.